NHTSA Recall 11V142000: Axle assembly (power train)
SUMMIT TRAILER SALES, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 3 vehicles. It affects 2006 Summit AD40.
| NHTSA campaign | 11V142000 |
|---|---|
| Component | POWER TRAIN › AXLE ASSEMBLY |
| Report received | March 1, 2011 |
| Owner notification | March 1, 2011 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Summit trailer is recall certain model year 2006 ad-40 vehicles manufactured from september 1, 2006, through september 15, 2006, and equipped with arvinmeritor axles. Insufficient torque may have been applied on the spindle nut on the arvinmeritor tl series trailer axles installed in these van trailers where the stake washer for the nut is staked in a single location as opposed to multiple locations.
Safety risk
Low and/or no torque on the nut can result in excessive end-play in the wheel-end system and could progress to a wheel separation which could result in a crash.
Remedy
Arvinmeritor is working with the vehicle manufacturers to identify and repair the vehicles that contain the subject axles free of charge. Please see arvinmeritor defect report 10e-058. The safety recall began on march 1, 2011. Owners may contact arvin meritor at 1-248-273-4641.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Vehicles covered by recall 11V142000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Summit AD40 | 2006 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.